Worker killed and another injured as mining truck reverses over vehicle at Peak Downs mine in Queensland
2026-10-10
A worker wearing a blue helmet and yellow cap lamps was killed and another seriously injured when a mining truck collided with another vehicle at a central Queesland coal mine. A large mining truck reversed over a light vehicle at BMA’s Peak Downs mine in Moranbah, with emergency services called to ...
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Agile Mining Services: Fresh blow in mine crisis as dozens of contractors lose jobs
2026-10-10
More than 200 workers from the iron ore mine have been stood down The fallout from a major South Australian mine closure has worsened, with dozens of contractors now also facing job losses alongside hundreds of mine workers.Hundreds of mining headlamps were left on the mine More than 200 workers ...
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Mining industry in mourning after death at United Wambo Joint Venture coal operation in the NSW Hunter Valley
2026-09-11
‘Every worker deserves to return home safely at the end of every shift.’ A worker has died during a tragedy involving a truck at an Australian mine site. Glencore confirmed a death involving mobile equipment at the United Wambo Joint Venture coal operation in the NSW Hunter Valley. NSW Police said ...
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‘One spark can kill’: Watchdog warns over risks of rise in contraband in coal mines
2026-09-11
Six incidents in recent months have heightened concerns with calls for closer scrutiny. Queensland's mine safety watchdog has sounded the alarm after a spike in dangerous contraband — including vapes — being taken underground at coal mines, warning that even a single spark could trigger a deadly ...
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United Wambo operations temporarily halted following incident
2026-08-04
Mining operations at the United Wambo Joint Venture coal mine in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley remain suspended, following a fatal mobile equipment incident on August 3. Emergency services were called to the site just after 1 pm after receiving reports of a crash. According to police, officers ...
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